Indian MPs seek Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama

An Indian parliamentary forum is seeking the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for the Dalai Lama, as he nears his 90th birthday. The forum claims to have secured the support of approximately 80 MPs. The All Party Indian Parliamentary Forum on Tibet is spearheading the effort, aiming to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister and President. The forum, with members from various parties, has met with Tibetan government representatives and plans to raise Tibet-related issues. Key figures like Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar are involved, and the forum believes China should not influence the Dalai Lama's succession. Union ministers recently attended the Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations, highlighting his significance.